Fever's Caitlin Clark sets all-time WNBA record that may never be broken
Caitlin Clark has set a new all-time record for assists per game in the WNBA. She achieved this milestone during a game against the Golden State Valkyries, officially becoming the league's leader in this category. Clark's average of 8.6 assists per game is significantly higher than her predecessors, leading experts to believe this record may remain unbroken for a long time.
- ▪Caitlin Clark became the all-time assists per game leader in the WNBA.
- ▪She entered the game against the Golden State Valkyries with 497 career assists.
- ▪Clark's average of 8.6 assists per game is over 20% higher than the previous record holder, Courtney Vandersloot.
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- ▪ Caitlin Clark breaks WNBA assists record to a chorus of boos as Valkyries spoil the milestone — Fox News — Latest
- ▪ Caitlin Clark sets assist record in Fever’s loss to Valkyries — New York Post
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| Publication time | Fri, 29 May 2026 03:06:41 +0000 |
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